Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026 · 9 new studies, 1 review · Pediatric Orthopaedics archive · All weeks
The new Pediatric Orthopaedics research The Reduction sent the week of Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026, with the week’s most recent reviews, each with a one-line summary.
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In a retrospective cohort of 56 pediatric trigger thumb releases, WALANT achieved equivalent outcomes to general anesthesia while cutting OR time, hospital stay, and costs substantially, supporting broader pediatric use.
Adding A2 pulley partial release and FDS tendon splitting to A1 pulley release for pediatric trigger finger resulted in no recurrences and no pain at long-term follow-up across 38 digits.
In over 5,000 pediatric spine deformity surgeries, abnormal baseline IONM data quality increased alert frequency and altered intraoperative management but did not worsen postoperative neurologic outcomes, supporting continued IONM use even with imperfect baselines.
Outcomes of Spinal Deformity Treatment in Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy.
In this small case series, children with Jeune syndrome (asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy) safely underwent posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis with acceptable complication rates, supporting surgical correction despite their pulmonary complexity.
Among pediatric fracture patients, those with autism were tested for vitamin D more often but had similarly high rates of deficiency as non-autistic peers, with low vitamin D linked to socioeconomic disadvantage rather than diagnosis.
Provider-Cleared Return-to-Sport After Freiberg Infraction in Adolescent Athletes.
In a retrospective series of adolescent athletes with Freiberg infraction, 84% returned to sport without surgery at a median of 3.7 months, supporting nonoperative management as first-line treatment with reasonable RTS timelines.
Outcomes of Distal Radius Autograft in Adolescent Scaphoid Nonunion Repair.
In adolescent scaphoid nonunions, ORIF with distal radius autograft achieved union in all cases (94% by 6 months) with improved carpal alignment and good return to activity, supporting this as an effective treatment.
A novel tibialis anterior to peroneus brevis tendon transfer for dynamic supination after Ponseti clubfoot correction achieved an 88.7% success rate and marked functional improvement, offering a viable alternative that avoids the need for lateral cuneiform ossification.
Qualitative interviews with AIS patients post-spinal fusion identified six psychological themes (anxiety, coping, peer support, meaning-making) supporting a biopsychosocial approach to perioperative care.
The Evolving Role of Social Media in Pediatric Orthopaedics.
A POSNA survey found that pediatric orthopaedic surgeons rarely use Instagram or TikTok, but view educational social media content positively, unlike personal/political posts.
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